The architectural firm of Wahrenberger and Beckman designed the 1885 courthouse
in the Romanesque Revival style with Second Empire influences.
After receiving a
Round I emergency grant for roof and tower work, the county was awarded a grant
to proceed with a full exterior and interior restoration.
The work included
making the building fully accessible, reconstructing the wood porches at the
south elevation entries, returning the courthouse to its 1926 paint scheme and
restoring the existing original features, including the intact district courtroom.
A rededication was held in October 2005.